License: Paramedic

Arkansas Department of Health Emergency Medical Services external site

5800 West 10th Street, Suite 800

Little Rock, AR 72204

(501) 661-2262

Paramedics are Emergency Medical Service Providers who administer advanced prehospital medical treatment and transport sick or injured persons to a medical facility. They respond to instructions from an emergency medical dispatcher and drive a specially equipped emergency vehicle. They monitor communication equipment to maintain contact with the dispatcher and aid in the removal of victims from the scene of an accident or catastrophe. They determine the nature and extent of the illness or injury, or magnitude of the catastrophe, to establish appropriate medical procedures or need for additional assistance. They administer prescribed medical treatment at the site of an emergency or during transport, performing such activities as application of splints, administration of oxygen, intravenous fluids and injections, treatment of minor wounds or abrasions, defibrillation or administration of artificial resuscitation. They assist the treatment center admitting personnel in obtaining and recording information relating to the victim's vital statistics and circumstances of the emergency. Requirements: 1) Must be at least 18 years of age. 2) Must be a certified Emergency Medical Technician. 3) Must complete an approved National EMS Educational Standards course with Paramedic training consisting of at least 1,200 hours of didactic, clinical and field internship. 4) Must challenge and successfully pass the National Registry certification exam (written) and psychomotor (skills) exam. Examinations and Fees: National Registry (NREMT): $125.00 Computer Based Test (CBT), Licensure fee: $20.00, License renewal fee: $20.00 every two years